Brazil Transit Visa for Indians

No, Brazil does not issue visa-on-arrival to Indian passport holders. Thus, any Indian citizen wanting to visit the country needs to apply for a Brazilian visa prior to their trip.

There are several types of Brazilian visas issued to Indian citizens other than visa-on-arrival, such as tourist visas, business visas, student visas, work visas and transit visas. You can apply for any of these visas as per your purpose and duration of stay in Brazil.

You should note that as per current Brazilian Immigration laws, specific visas for transit no longer exist. So, if you need to leave the international area and go through Brazilian customs at the Brazil International Airport, you will need to apply for a regular visitor visa (VIVIS).

Brazil Transit Visa Online Process

Step 1: Go to the official Brazil Visa website and click on the “Visas” option.

Step 2: Click on ‘online form’ to be redirected to the Brazil Ministry of Foreign Affairs website.

Step 3: Once there, click on the Foreign Citizens option → Visa → Start New Application. Fill out the visa application form and upload your necessary documents.

Step 4: Now send the duly signed application form along with documents and a passport-size photo to consular.newdelhi@itamaraty.gov.br. In the email, write the subject - (your visa type) - application number - applicant name - valid phone number.

Step 5: Print out all your documents, including your visa application form, passport photo, etc.

Step 6: Take all your document copies and original documents to your nearest Brazil Embassy or Consulate.

Step 7: At the Brazil Embassy/Consulate, present your printed copies and original documents to the concerned official. They will do the verification of your documents.

Step 8: Once the verification process is complete, you need to pay Brazil transit visa fees to the official. Then, they will provide you with information about your visa status.

Useful Links:

Embassy of Brazil, New Delhi (Official Visa Guidelines and Contact Info)

Brazil Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Online Visa Application)

Brazil Transit Visa Offline Process

The offline process of Brazil transit visa application follows the same **Steps as the above. Instead of filling out the application form online, you can go directly to your nearest Brazil Embassy/Consulate and fill and submit your form directly to the Embassy or Consulate.

• Duly filled and signed Visa Application Form.

• Indian Passport with a validity of 6 months

• Copy of your Passport

• Recent Passport-size photo compliant with ICAO requirements

• Confirmed flight tickets for your onward journey

• Confirmed accommodation documents (in case you are staying in Brazil)

• Bank Statement for financial proof

The only mode of payment accepted by the Brazilian Embassy/Consulates in India is a non-refundable authorised bank transfer/deposit to their RBL Bank account.

It can take up to 10 to 15 working days to process your Brazil transit visa application. You can also track your application status online through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs portal to stay updated.

That is why it is recommended that you apply at least 2 to 3 weeks before your trip to Brazil. It will provide you additional time to reapply or seek Consular guidance in case your application gets rejected or delayed.

Once you exit from the plane and enter the Brazil International Airport, go to the immigration counter at the airport.

At the counter present the official your visa documents and details of transit/stay in the country. You need to present your hard copy and original documents to the officials.

Depending on your following flight timings, you can either stay at the airport transit area or, if your layover period is more than 7 hours, then you can head to your hotel for a stay. Make sure to come back on the time of your flight to onboard and fulfil all your other requirements.

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• Indian Passport holders do not require a Brazil transit visa unless their layover period is more than 7 hours or if they want to leave the transit area of the international airport.

• Any Indian citizen who wants to enter Brazil needs to apply for a Brazil visa before their trip to the country. You can apply for the visa directly from the Brazil Visa website or connect with your nearest Brazilian embassy or consulate.

• A Brazil transit visa is only issued if you submit all the necessary documents like your passport, flight details, accommodation details, bank statements and passport-size photo along with your visa application form.